Motivation and underachievement

Motivation and underachievement

Motivation and underachievement

Based on the models of giftedness, we understand that motivation is a key determinant of whether gifted individuals realize their full potential. It also significantly influences the phenomenon of underachievement among the gifted. 

  • From Behaviorism to Self-Determination Theory
    This module introduces various motivation theories, ranging from behaviorism and locus of control to attribution theory, mindset theory, and self-determination theory.
  • The ABC of Motivation in Gifted Individuals
    Delve into self-determination theory as it applies to cognitively gifted individuals, exploring both motivating and demotivating parenting styles.
  • The ABC of Motivation in Gifted Students
    Explore self-determination theory as it pertains to cognitively gifted students, examining motivating and demotivating teaching styles.
  • Giftedness and Mindset
    Gain insight into fixed and growth mindsets among gifted individuals, understanding how each responds to challenges, criticism, effort, and others' success.
  • Underachievement at Home
    Learn to identify gifted underachievers and provide parents with guidance to prevent underachievement in their gifted children.
  • Underachievement in the Classroom
    Equip yourself, as an educator, with strategies to identify gifted underachievers and implement preventive measures in the classroom.
  • Reversing Underachievement in Cognitively Gifted Students
    Discover interventions designed to reignite motivation in both types of underachievers, based on research into the pathways to underachievement.



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